Official album cover artwork for Far From the Madding Crowd by Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

Far From the Madding Crowd

RELEASED: December 26, 2003
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Gather Ye Wild 1:46 2. The Road Goes Ever On 7:52 3. Tree 5:06 4. Longing for the Woods, Part I: The Wild Children 5:37 5. Highland Winds 6:58 6. Longing for the Woods, Part II: The Ring of Fire 6:17 7. The Bollard 3:32 8. Bad Hobbits Die Hard 3:23 9. Longing for the Woods, Part III: Herne's Prophecy 8:41 10. Land of Olden Glory 6:21 11. Lament for Lórien 5:54 12. Memory Within a Memory 5:41
Far From the Madding Crowd is a concept album that showcases Wuthering Heights' unique blend of progressive metal and gothic influences. The album is characterized by its intricate melodies, powerful vocals, and lyrical themes that explore the struggles of love, loss, and isolation. Its sound has been compared to the works of bands like Nightwish and Symphony X, and it has garnered a dedicated fanbase over the years due to its ambitious storytelling and musical complexity.